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Learn how to determine if you're a fast typer as well as how to increase your WPM
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The number of words you're able to type per minute, also known as your WPM, can make a huge difference in your efficiency at work or school. If you're looking to improve your typing skills or speed, you're probably wondering what is considered fast so you can know what to strive for. Luckily, this article is here to help with answers to that question and more.
Things You Should Know
- 60-80 is considered a fast WPM, but 30-40 is average for most adults.
- Accuracy is just as important as speed, because if you can type quickly but make a lot of mistakes your work will need to be corrected often.
- You can work on increasing your WPM by studying your keyboard layout, practicing your typing via dictation, and learning to not look at your keyboard while you type.
Steps
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How can I improve my posture and hand placement to type faster?
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Keep your back in line with the back of your chair. Relax your shoulders with your elbows bent as you type, and rest both feet firmly on the ground. Maintaining this posture as you type helps you quicken your pace and limit typos and mistakes. It also puts less stress on your wrists while you type. [11] X Research source
- Ergonomics are very important when it comes to typing. [12]
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- Ergonomics are very important when it comes to typing. [12]
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Place your right index finger on the J key and your left index finger on the F key. This makes it so your fingers rest on the keyboard's middle row, also known as the home row. As you type each letter, use whatever finger is nearest to the letter from the home row to type. To make things easier, use your thumbs to hit the space bar and your pinkies to hit the shift key. [13] X Research source
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Keep your wrists straight and avoid resting them on your keyboard. This may be surprising, but resting your wrists on your keyboard can cut off the blood circulation in your wrists and put pressure on your tendons. This tires out your wrists over time and makes you type less efficiently. To improve your speed and keep your wrists comfortable, hold your wrists straight over the keyboard. [14] X Research source
- If you need to use a wrist pad, try pushing it straight against your keyboard and resting your palms on it instead of your wrists.
- Think about investing in an ergonomic keyboard and one of those roller mice. [15]
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References
- ↑ https://www.typingpal.com/en/blog/good-typing-speed
- ↑ https://www.typingpal.com/en/blog/good-typing-speed
- ↑ https://typingcom.helpscoutdocs.com/article/205-how-wpm-words-per-minute-and-accuracy-are-calculated-teacher-student
- ↑ https://www.popsci.com/free-web-apps-speed-typing/
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-type-faster-more-accurately
- ↑ https://www.techopedia.com/definition/9747/touch-typing
- ↑ https://www.typing.com/blog/whats-important-typing-speed-accuracy-emphasize-students .
- ↑ https://www.popsci.com/free-web-apps-speed-typing/
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.herzing.edu/blog/5-tips-improving-your-typing-speed-accuracy
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-type-faster-more-accurately
- ↑ https://ergonomictrends.com/proper-ergonomic-typing-posture-at-computer/
- ↑ Luigi Oppido. Computer & Tech Specialist. Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180521-why-we-cant-give-up-this-odd-way-of-typing
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-type-faster-more-accurately
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